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I couldn't find a picture of the boat, it was a few years ago and my "all things nautical" (referenced previously) is out of town. I was told it was some sort of jet-drive and the cost to set the record was 40K It was quite a rig with three decks(?) of bubble glass on the front.
OM

I'd lost track of all his yachts, after Orca and Rising Sun. But Ellison is a fascinating guy; I remember when his Maxi, Sayonara, with Ellison on board, won line honours in the terrible 1998 Sydney to Hobart race.

Rinty

"When you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there."

I'd lost track of all his yachts, after Orca and Rising Sun. But Ellison is a fascinating guy; I remember when his Maxi, Sayonara, with Ellison on board, won line honours in the terrible 1998 Sydney to Hobart race.

That's it- you DA Man! Really strange to hear a boat before you saw it. The specs you found explain why! It seems you have an interest in the sport of sailing, I hope you have a chance to check out the links I provided earlier. Again, my previously mentioned Sea Expert, had purchased 2 Oracle "Tank Boats". They were shipped in from CA IIRC and we rigged them onto trailers for ease of use. I think they are currently in CO.
Most of Stephen's latest voyages have been on the Snow Lion
Gary

"Well they say.. time loves a hero but only time will tell.. If he's real, he's a legend from heaven If he ain't he was sent here from hell" Lowell GeorgeMod Squad
2009 F800GS 1994 TW200

I'd lost track of all his yachts, after Orca and Rising Sun. But Ellison is a fascinating guy; I remember when his Maxi, Sayonara, with Ellison on board, won line honours in the terrible 1998 Sydney to Hobart race.

Did you notice the comment on the Wiki site about the tanker for mid-journey refueling. Waterjets are excellent at sucking fuel.

For those of you with an interest in sailing, this is a friend of mines site- http://stephenlirakis.com/ for current info and pictures of The America's Cup and for sailing and pictures of the world you can try http://www.stephenlirakisphotography.net/
Stephen is a world class sailor and has America's Cup, Trans-Atlantic, Fastnet, Block Island, Bermuda and countless other races under his belt. He has raced with all the big names during his career and his harness shop allowed a number of things now done in the sailing world- to be done.
He is a natural at photography as he can add perspective to a white room.
Enjoy, Gary

Next time you see him tell him I say hello. I think you will be quite surprised with our connection.

Next time you see him tell him I say hello. I think you will be quite surprised with our connection.

Yeah Rob, no surprise really. You and I have talked (briefly) about this before. I think he helped out with some pictures for a book on your Grandfather? recently- I kinda lose track. Stephen has got a great eye for taking a pictures and enjoy seeing his shots from around the world.
I'll be talking to him this week and will pass on the hello.
Gary

"Well they say.. time loves a hero but only time will tell.. If he's real, he's a legend from heaven If he ain't he was sent here from hell" Lowell GeorgeMod Squad
2009 F800GS 1994 TW200

Yes! When we lived in Austin back around 1980 we had a Santana 20 that we kept in a marina on Lake Travis. Actually we were north of Austin (near the 183/620 intersection) so we could come home from work, change clothes, and be on the boat in about 20 mins. Very nice. I think sailing is one of the top three most enjoyable things in life. I hear things are different out there these days, tho. Too bad...

Yes! When we lived in Austin back around 1980 we had a Santana 20 that we kept in a marina on Lake Travis. Actually we were north of Austin (near the 183/620 intersection) so we could come home from work, change clothes, and be on the boat in about 20 mins. Very nice. I think sailing is one of the top three most enjoyable things in life. I hear things are different out there these days, tho. Too bad...

late 80's, had a Chrysler22' at Yacht Harbor near Lakeway off 620 as well and about same time to be sails up...Yellin' Helen had a J-boat too before I met her...I remember seeing that name on that boat as it flew past me. The lake is still '40 below average...more river than lake in some places.

Steve Henson
SABMWRA MOA Club#62's Flat Fixer/ current forum moderator
It's not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away-D.Dillon/G. Strait